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Membership in the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce opens doors to a world of new business opportunities.

Every year, numerous events are held encouraging participation and interaction to enrich members both professionally and personally. With member businesses from a wide range of industries, we offer unlimited opportunities through our extensive business network.

Albuquerque Reads Literacy Luncheons

These events are to thank all of our business tutors that have spent the past school year helping kindergartens learn to read from the three schools where the program has been implemented. The event also thanks our school partners, students and sponsors.

Annual Meeting

An insightful look at the accomplishments of the past year and the initiatives ahead. Held each July, the onset of the Chamber’s fiscal year, the event also features a nationally renowned speaker.

Armed Forces Banquet

Held on Armed Forces Day each May. A black-tie, formal event supporting our local military. The largest event for all branches of the Armed Forces in the state of New Mexico, awards are presented to outstanding service men and women. The event also features a nationally renowned military leader as the keynote speaker.

Best Practices Events

Held two times during the year, these events strive to provide peer-to-peer education. Learn about topics important to you from those who have done it and have done it well. Learn what they did and how they did it. Hear about the lessons learned and what to avoid. Incorporate real life, practical knowledge into your business.

Business Booth Camp

Members will learn ways to maximize their booth spaces at our Chamber events – namely Schmooze-a-Palooza and Connect, although knowledge could be used for any type of tradeshow event. Held at a member location two weeks prior to every Connect event – 5 times a year. Free to Connect booth vendors, $15 all other members, and $35 for non-members.

Business After Business Member Receptions

Free after-hours networking cocktail parties hosted by members on months where there is not a Connect after-hours event. Cost is $25 for non-members.

Business Card Exchanges

At every Chamber event, attendees will have the opportunity to trade business cards with the members around them in a fun, 5-minute exchange.

Business Day in Santa Fe

A way for members to discuss business issues with our state’s legislative and administrative leaders. There is a great networking cocktail party with almost all of the legislators present, the following day has discussions on upcoming issues that affect business that are slated to be worked on during the session.

Center for Commercialization & Entrepreneurial Training

Monthly classes which are an intensive “how-to” education on everything from entering the entrepreneurial world, market research, financial management, preparing and presenting a business plan, and operations start-up, monitoring and human resources. Free of charge for members.

Congressional Luncheon Series

Members hear from New Mexico’s representatives in the U.S. Senate and House on issues that will affect their business. Held four times per year.

Connect After-Hours

After-hours networking event held 5 times a year in different quadrants of town – NE, NW, SE, SW and Downtown areas. Expo booth spaces are available for $150 for members or $250 for non-members. Attendees receive hors d’oeuvres, goodie bags and the chance to win door prizes. Cash bar available. Free to attend for members or $25 for non-members.

Distinguished Speaker Series

These events feature timely and often provocative presentations from renowned speakers from around the United States and from around the state. A few of our past speakers include the President of Shell Oil, Governor Richardson and others.

Duke City Dozen Awards

This event provides recognition and awards for innovation, excellence and contributions to the workplace and community by presenting ten Innovate Albuquerque Awards, the Maxi Anderson Award, and the Home-Based Business of the Year award.

Economic Outlook Conference

This event keeps our members ahead of the curve by presenting leading economists who will provide our members with insight into local, regional and national trends pertinent to Albuquerque.

Global Connections Speaker Series

These events offer unique opportunities to hear from renowned international speakers, keeping members up-to-date on important global issues related to business. A few of our past speakers include the President of Mexico, the French & South Korean Ambassadors to the US and more.

HobNob

Members enjoy a non-partisan networking event prior to elections endorsed by all of the state political parties – Republican, Democratic, Independent and Green. Participants come face to face with the candidates and find out where they stand on important issues, ask questions, and voice their concerns all while networking and enjoying appetizers and cash bar. $15 for members, $35 for non-members.

Home-Based Business Events

Monthly events allow the home-based business owner to network with their peers and showcase their products and services. The events     include free workshops on the unique issues faced by home-based businesses. Free for members, $15 for non-members.

Innovate New Mexico Conference

The Chamber hosts innovative and entrepreneurial keynote speakers, candid panel discussions about encouraging innovation, learning from successful entrepreneurs, support and assistance that the entrepreneur can receive in New Mexico and how New Mexico can strengthen economic development, align current and future talent force needs, and create a world-class education system to support a strong entrepreneurial and innovative climate for companies in New Mexico.

Inter-City Visits

Members can travel to locations that have been identified as having successful approaches to issues that also face Albuquerque. Examples of past visits include Sacramento and Washington D.C.

Leadership Albuquerque Alumni Networking Events

The association of more than 800 members who have graduated from the Chamber’s Leadership Albuquerque program, the group offers the opportunity to continue the intellectual growth, fun times, and great friendships through various networking and other special events.

Leadership Conference

Members join their peers for an exciting day of seminars, discussions, and exploration of personal leadership. Workshops include topics on professional and community development, leadership assessment, and people management. The presentation of the 2008 Leadership Award will be awarded during the luncheon.

Leadership Forums

Members can be up-to-date on what’s going on in the business community by attending this event featuring Chamber President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. They will inform the group about Chamber initiatives, local business issues and trends, and listen to their concerns as well. Attendees have an opportunity to network, distribute promotional materials and introduce their business to the group. The cost is $15 and is a members-only event.

Legislative Awards Banquet

Members can network with legislators at this event designed to recognize and honor those legislators who demonstrate support of the business community’s agenda. Two seats from each table of ten are given to a legislator and a guest.

Links for Literacy Golf Tournament

One of the premier tournaments in town benefits Albuquerque Reads program. Members enjoy fun in the sun in an easy shotgun-scramble format which is followed by a cocktail reception and awards dinner.

Managers Toolbox Events

These events are a lively and informative series of workshops that cover a range of topics specifically designed to equip managers with the skills needed to get ahead in our changing business world. These workshops provide opportunities to sharpen skills, improve productivity and increase profits with the help of experts. Past events include “If You’re Not Out Selling, You’re Being Outsold” and “Finders Keepers, Attracting and Retaining a New Generation of Employees.”

Maximize Your Membership Orientations

These monthly events will show you how you and your staff can maximize your membership through our orientation. This informative orientation will allow you to see how we can best work together in order to make sure that you are getting the most out of your Chamber membership. Free of charge for members only.

Member Benefit Briefing Open House

Members can visit the chamber from 4:00 – 7:00 pm to network with each other and to visit with Chamber staff that will be available to answer questions about their divisions and ways for the member to get involved and engaged. Held once a quarter.

New Corporate/Community Leader Welcome Reception

This event is for key thought leaders in the region to meet new corporate or community leaders at our reception events.

Networking Roundtable Workshops

Members can take advantage of free mini-workshops on how to make the most of your Chamber networking events by learning how to maximize your networking efforts and develop long-lasting, win-win relationships. Prior to every “Maximize Your Membership Orientation.”

Policy Forums

Members are kept up-to-date on issues such as healthcare, economic development, and others presented by notable speakers. Past speakers/topics include the President of UnitedHealthcare, the ABQ Uptown Development, and others.

PowerNet

Networking lunch event where pre-registration is required as space will be limited. Moderator explains rules – 20 minutes at each table, pass our cards and how they help people/what they do, switch tables, start again. This event gives the chance for members to network with each other in a more structured format. $15 for members, $35 for non-members.

Schmooze-a-Palooza - The 60-Minute Networking Event

An hour of networking held prior to various Chamber events. There are 12 booths available free of charge to members on a first come, first served basis and participants who visit them are entering into fantastic door prize drawings.

Tour of the State Capitol

Every year, we co-sponsor a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the New Mexico State Capitol at the start of the legislative session. Learn about how the legislature works and get a tour while networking with other business owners.

Working Together Works Diversity Expo

Annual after-hours networking event to provide an opportunity for hundreds of business professionals to celebrate diversity in the community and look for ways to work together and succeed. The event is free to attend, and booth spaces available for $150 for members, $250 for non-members.

Young Execs

Young Execs provides business professionals in their 20’s and 30’s an avenue to fast track their executive climb by learning about and addressing issues facing their community.  Monthly events include business networking, luncheon speakers, after work social activities, and civic engagement volunteer opportunities.